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Reference number: PAR 2025/857 About the University of GothenburgThe University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. With 58,000 students and 6,800 employees, the university is a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future. Doctoral Positions in Political Science (3–4)The Department of Political Science is an open and socially engaged institution, located in the city centre and at the heart of public debate. Our research focuses on:
The department hosts several prominent research programs, including:
We offer education at all levels, from undergraduate to postgraduate. Teaching is conducted in both Swedish and English. Approximately 1,400 students are enrolled in the department, which has around 180 employees. More information: The Department of Political Science is currently seeking up to four qualified and motivated individuals for doctoral student positions in Political Science. General information about doctoral studies at the University of Gothenburg: DutiesA doctoral student conducts research and contributes to the development of knowledge within the discipline. Doctoral students are expected to:
The aim of the doctoral studentship is to provide the knowledge and skills required to conduct independent research in political science and to contribute to the discipline through a doctoral dissertation. Doctoral students are also expected to develop the ability to apply their expertise in postdoctoral research or other professional roles. Doctoral studies comprise four years of full-time study and lead to a doctoral degree. As part of the employment, doctoral students may undertake departmental duties corresponding to up to 20% of full-time employment, distributed throughout the study period. These duties extend the total study period accordingly and usually include teaching at first- and second-cycle levels, as well as possible research and administrative work. EligibilityDoctoral education requires both general and specific eligibility, as defined in the general syllabus for the subject. General Eligibility RequirementsApplicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Specific Eligibility RequirementsAccording to the Higher Education Ordinance (Ch. 7, Sec. 40) and the General Syllabus for Third-Cycle Studies in Political Science (GU 2024/3687), applicants must have:
Second-cycle studies in other social sciences or related disciplines may be considered equivalent in scope and depth. Please note: The department cannot provide eligibility assessments for individual applicants before the application deadline. Assessment CriteriaApplicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be assessed based on their ability to complete doctoral studies. Assessment is primarily based on:
The selection process includes interviews, and applicants may be asked to submit letters of recommendation at a later stage. Admission and EmploymentUpon admission to doctoral studies, the candidate will be employed as a doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg. Employment conditions are governed by Ordinance SFS 1993:100.
Employment details:
The University applies a local salary agreement for doctoral students. Important: Doctoral studies require physical presence at the department. If a residence permit is required and cannot be presented by the start date, the department reserves the right to revoke the admission decision. Selection ProcessAll applications are reviewed by an admission committee led by the Director of Studies for the PhD Program. The formal admission decision is made by the Head of Department.
Contact InformationKristina Gurok Johannes Lindvall UnionsUnion representatives at the University of Gothenburg: ApplicationApplications must be submitted via the University of Gothenburg recruitment portal. The application must be complete and submitted in English by the deadline. Required Application Documents
Recommendation letters: Application Deadline29 January 2026 Information for International ApplicantsInformation on living and working in Gothenburg: The University of Gothenburg actively promotes equal opportunities and values diversity. Salaries are set individually. In accordance with regulations of the National Archives of Sweden, application documents are archived for two years after the appointment is filled. The University has already decided which recruitment channels to use and declines further contact from vendors, recruitment, or staffing companies.
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